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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
1
A court of inquiry will be opened in Pawhuska to investigate a 1922 Osage murders sequence. J Berry King, assistant attorney general, arrives to lead probes into deaths tied to an Indian estate and a series of violent acts during the era known as the reign of terror.
A state and federal inquiry in Pawhuska will focus on evidence from Blackie Thompson the outlaw who pled guilty to murder at Sapulpa. Officials expect arrests of Osage guardians tied to Thompson s claim he was hired to kill three wealthy Indians. Thompson s exact involvement remains unquoted. The murdered Indians assets total about 2 million dollars. Attorney General Short was unavailable and J Berry King who would lead the Pawhuska inquiry left town.
The Pesagi annual publication of East Central State Teachers' college is underway under A. L. Hathaway. The edition will ship within 60 days and be the largest ever published, with most cuts and pictures prepared and departments ahead of previous years.
Lake County Ohio plans reveal over 20 new business structures and numerous homes to be erected at Gonda Springs as development accelerates. Local officials emphasize coordinated effort amid varied projects across the community.
Herrin's mood tenses as rumors spread that the blast damaged the H. O. Fowler grocery and apartment front. No serious injuries reported. Acting Sheriff Randall Parks vows to arrest those responsible amid a Springfield peace pact.
Farmers in Pontotoc County convened in Ada to push the better crops program. Roff and Fitzhugh reported $318.50 toward a $200 goal, with Ada also progressing though canvass incomplete. A Thursday meeting will update reports from remaining towns as cash prizes for top five acre cotton and corn crops are planned.
Pensacola Florida March 11 A 15 year old black caddy Johnny Gates suffered a fractured skull after a fellow caddy used his head as a tee during a golf swing Doctors feared for his life as play on the course was dull and he was napping at the Pensacola county club
The undefeated Ada High School debate team coached by Professor Jas G German won a two to one decision against Maud Friday night. Speakers Edna Grey Dixie Lee Russell and Audrey Whitwell argued the Child Labor topic on the affirmative, overcoming a disadvantage and convincing judges with sharp logic.
Premier Mussolini considers a high speed electric railway linking Turin Milan Genoa Spezia Pisa and Rome. Trains would reach 110 miles per hour with Turin to Milan in 57 minutes two stops. Travel from Genoa to Rome could drop to about four hours if completed.
C. L. Haskins, an employee at the new Ford plant, was badly hurt when his Ford car dropped 15 feet over a railroad embankment on Fifteenth Street. A passerby lit a match amid debris, igniting gasoline and triggering a fire alarm. He escaped with minor injuries including a facial cut. The radiator and front section were buried in the earth. the car was wrecked beyond repair. Baskins walked home after abandoning the wrecked vehicle.
Republican leaders in the Senate urged President Coolidge not to resubmit Charles B. Warren of Michigan for attorney general claiming the nomination could not be confirmed. They visited the White House and said the president gave no clear course but some believed a new selection might be made.
The senate blocked Charles B. Warren of Michigan for attorney general amid Republican efforts to overturn a confirmation vote. With White House silence, President Coolidge faces uncertainty over future steps.
New York a garment maker and builder A E Lescourt announced today he deeded ten million dollars in property to his 12 year old son a 30 story building he plans to erect. He said the gift aims to teach thrift responsibility and foresight in the boy and to prepare him to take over when he reaches adulthood.
Oklahoma City March 10 The supreme court held that a mother becomes heir and next kin when a child has neither husband nor wife The decision ruled brothers and sisters may not join with the mother in a damages suit The case involved Henry Allen who died after falling from a scaffold while working on an oil tank against Mid-Continent Petroleum Co
A short notice invites readers to buy or rent items for resale through a local news want ad. Details are sparse but suggest a quick transaction avenue for readers seeking inventory or rental options in the community.
Oklahoma City March 11 The Oklahoma House ended a long deadlock over the Singletary highway program after 1:30 p m when an amendment by author R A Singletary was adopted The dispute centered on the tax division portion of the measure and the proceeding to rescind yesterday s amendment followed a lengthy session as the house sat as a committee of the whole for more than 24 hours
Senator Ton Anglin of Holdenville said the measure funding state institutions for two years will not reach the senate before next Monday. A senate committee added 70,000 to the house bill with 55,000 for a Chickasha Oklahoma College for Women auditorium, 5,000 for Cameron Agricultural College repairs, and 10,000 to extend the University Hospital deep well system in Oklahoma City.
The miners' lien bill guaranteeing mine workers' wages cleared the senate 28 to 7 after House approval. The Babbs Switch bill on public school fire safety passed the senate unanimously with an amendment removing required fire extinguishers in every room.
The piece notes belief in a second Evil Day in 1925 as Friday the Thirteenth approaches. After February’s Friday the Thirteenth passed without incident locally, residents brace for the coming Friday and a third combination not due until November.
Construction on the new steel bridge over the South Canadian at the Oklahoma City Ada Atoka line is advancing quickly. Crews secure river banks before the bridge and reinforce the existing structure with steel spans to resist spring floods and support freight and passenger traffic.
A group of local college and high school entertainers will travel to Bristow Oklahoma to join a three hour broadcast starting about 9 p.m. central time. Judson Treadwell sponsors the effort and urges car offers for observers and performers to meet at the high school auditorium.
East Central authorities stress scholarship in college and district schools. Methods include daily thorough class preparation, recognizing top scholars, assigning key roles, publishing top grades, awarding medals, emphasizing academics over extras, and rewarding meritorious debate and oratorical work.
Josh Lee travels to Corsicana to report for training with the Tulsa Oilers of the Western League. The Oklahoma champion independents star, long a dependable Green club player, left after signing an attractive deal last year, making his loss hard to replace for the local team.
Cattle at Oklahoma City indexed 1 200 with light receipts best yearlings up to 8 30 choice cows 5 75 to 7 06 calves steady wealers 9 00 stockers active with 2c advance Hogs 1 800 10c lower top 13 60 bulk 13 90 to 13 50 stockers 8 50 to 10 25
Norman American Legion members approved final plans for the Legion circus to be staged late in the month. The Orange Brothers circus traveling under Cly Newton will perform here with ticket sales run by Legionnaires in the business district and Oak Avenue church groups and residents helping. The Newton show begins its annual summer tour from winter quarters here.
Austin March 11 The Texas House approved amnesty for James E Ferguson by an 80 to 53 vote sending the bill toward final passage and to Governor Miriam E Ferguson for signature. Ferguson, removed in 1917 for malfeasance and misapplication of public funds, appears poised to clear his record.
The report lists first team selections across Class A and Class B districts for boys and girls. Notable names include Blevins Dewar and Dewar Pernell at forward, Fisher Pernell at center, Wolfinger Bram and Keen Liberty at guards, with girls selections featuring Kile Pernell, Clark Tupelo, Skaggs Pernell, and Huddieston.
Lawton results show Comanche county bond issue of 400000 for hard surfaced roads ahead by about 144 votes with 2946 for and 1725 against. Lawton city totals: 2158 in favor and 198 opposed. Three precincts left unreported may not change the margin.
O Minter a veteran lawyer and former county attorney died in a Sherman Texas hospital from injuries suffered when his car stopped for casing repairs near an aviation field north of Madill was struck by another vehicle. Mrs Minter was severely injured and two cars occupants escaped unhurt.
Ada hosts the Oklahoma PTA state convention with about 50 delegates registered by noon and 250 delegates expected. Ada's hostess role highlighted as activities begin. The program includes a college band concert, speeches by Mrs. J. P. Slaughter and Linscaeid, and an East Central State Teachers College reception.
Manager Lindsey of the Ada Cotton Oil Mill says finishing touches are on the season run and the mill will close at week’s end. He calls the season highly successful and notes rising demand for the fertilizer the mill handles, with a countywide trial planned this year.
Brumley was moved from the county jail to Okmulgee to face a wife desertion charge. Okmulgee County authorities reported taking him today on information from Okmulgee. Brumley had been held locally on that information prior to transfer.
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